Background
Lewis, Robert Kay was born on August 10, 1935 in Danville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Robert K. and Mona (Hyden) Lewis.
Lewis, Robert Kay was born on August 10, 1935 in Danville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Robert K. and Mona (Hyden) Lewis.
Bachelor, Center College, Danville, 1957; Master of Science, George Washington University, 1972.
Advanced through ranks to Lieutenant, United States Navy, 1958-1963; alumni/annual giving director, Center College, 1963-1967; served to captain, United States Navy, 1967-1981; alumni/public affairs director, Center College, 1981-1983; public affairs director, Virginia Technology, Blacksburg, 1983-1987; senior vice president, Host Comm., Lexington, 1987-1989; president, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Frankfort, 1990; president, Global Advancement, Lexington, Kentucky, since 1991.
Trustee Severn School, Severna Park, Maryland., 1979-1983. Board visitors McCallie School, Chattanooga, 1983-1986. Board directors Kentucky Advocates for Higher Education, Lexington, since 1990.
Member National Society Fund Raising Executives (board directors Lexington chapter since 1991), Henry Clay Foundation (board directors Lexington, since 1994), National Press Club, Council Advancement and Support of Education (board directors Kentucky chapter 1991-1998), Lexington Rotary Endowment (board directors since 1995).
Married Wendy Gardiner, June 18, 1960. Children: Mary Elizabeth, Mona Hyden, Robert K. III.